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Road Construction Update

Message updated Thursday June 6th 2013

Let them work – let them live. The City of Lakeland Public Works Construction and Maintenance Division wants you to be safe. Speeding through construction and work zones puts you and the workers at risk, so please slow down. The workers might be your family, friends, or neighbors.

City of Lakeland Construction crews will be constructing new sidewalk along the South side of McDonald Street from Johnson Ave to Ingraham Ave. No major delays anticipated, however, temporary lane closures might be encountered; flagmen will be available to direct traffic if needed. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate route if possible. Construction is scheduled for approximately four weeks.

Public works construction crews will be constructing a recreational path along the South side of Edgewood Drive between Buckingham Ave and Southington Ave. Construction will last approximately three weeks. No major delays are anticipated however, motorist should approach the work zone with caution.

Crews will be removing the asphalt from Buckingham Ave between Edgewood Blvd and Demington Street and returning it to a brick street. Motorist can expect closures and detours between intersections. This project is expected to last approximately three weeks.

Contact Michael Whigham at 834-3300 with questions and continue to check this number (834-ROAD) for updated information.Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin work on Prado Street. Milling of roadway will begin on Monday June 10, 2013. This work will take approximately one week to complete.